Chuwi NeoBook Plus vs Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
32.2chipPerformancechip35.7
20Display26.5
42.7Battery30.7
72Portability71.9
3 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook Plus1 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Chuwi NeoBook Plus scores 38.6 against 38.8 for Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Chuwi NeoBook Plus
- Stronger battery score: 43 vs 31
- 19% higher capacity: 57 Wh vs 48 Wh
- 12% lower thickness: 17.4 mm vs 19.7 mm
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
- Lower launch price: $539 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel)
- Stronger performance score: 36 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 27 vs 20
Display
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+11% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS (anti-glare, in-cell touch) |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 100U | Intel Core 7 350 |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (64EU) | Intel Graphics (integrated, 2 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | — | DDR5-5600 (1x SO-DIMM, single-channel) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) |
Battery
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh+19% | 48 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg | 1.4 kg+7% |
| Thickness | 17.4 mm+12% | 19.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum alloy (top cover) | Aluminum top, aluminum or PC-ABS bottom (varies by configuration) |
Connectivity
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (PD charging, 4K@60Hz video), 3x USB-A, HDMI (4K@30Hz), 1Gb Ethernet, TF card slot, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (10Gbps, always on), 1x USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 720p HD | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) |
Software
| Spec | Chuwi NeoBook Plus | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 8 (Intel) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) |
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